Ignition Problems of Saturn SL

The contact owns a 2002 Saturn Sl. The contact stated that the ignition locked and prevented the vehicle from being started. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 1999 Saturn Sl. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the brakes were applied to prevent from crashing into another vehicle that had disobeyed the stop sign. As a result, the vehicle Slid and crashed into another vehicle and rolled into a snow embankment. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact driver sustained head injuries and the three passengers sustained minor injuries, which required medical attention. In addition, the key could be removed from the ignition when driving. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Saturn Sl. When the contact placed the key in the ignition, it would jam and not turn to the accessory position. He described the ignition lock as "frozen". After referencing the owner's manual, the contact jiggled the steering wheel and key, but still was unable to turn the ignition. The ignition lock cylinder (or tumbler) was defective according to a mechanic. The manufacturer was aware of the issue, but offered no assistance. The dealer has not been notified. The contact had an extended warranty, which lapsed on may 30, 2008. The current mileage was 45,302 and failure mileage was approximately 45,000. Updated 08/04/08. The mechanic replaced the igntion lock cylinder. Updated 08/06/08.

The contact owns a 2000 Saturn Sl. The contact stated that while traveling at unknown speeds, the key could be removed and the vehicle would continue to operate as normal. In addition, the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the entire ignition system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.

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Ignition locks without warning.

Spark plug wire failed resulting in decreased power. Yh.

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